Randy Wade, the cousin of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), parliamentarian Darren Wade, has publicly distanced himself from the opposition’s rhetoric, while showing his support to the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).
Randy’s comments come in response to former PPP/C minister turned APNU supporter, Dr. Henry Jeffrey, who recently suggested that “voting based on race is OK” and claimed that the ruling party was “solidifying their own Indian base.”
In a strongly worded letter, Randy condemned Jeffrey’s remarks as dangerous and divisive, pointing out that such views undermine democracy and risk dragging Guyana backwards at a time when the nation needs unity. He noted that Jeffrey, once a political science lecturer and civic activist, had previously stood for democratic reforms and inclusivity but now appeared to contradict those values.
“To hear a former teacher of political science endorse race-based voting not only contradicts the spirit of democratic reform but also risks normalising a mindset that generations of students were taught to question and resist,” Randy wrote. He added that Jeffrey’s stance betrayed the sacrifices made during Guyana’s fight for free and fair elections, and could erode faith in institutions, citizen empowerment, and national reconciliation.
He contrasted Jeffrey’s position with the PPP/C’s record of inclusive governance, noting that the party’s policies ohave touched all communities ver the past five years He highlighted initiatives such as increased housing access, job creation, tens of thousands of scholarships, and msignificantinvestments in health and education. He also referenced the party’s 2025–2030 manifesto, developed through broad consultations, which promises economic stability, business growth, and household prosperity across Guyana.
According to Randy, race-based politics not only divides institutions but also tears families and communities apart, leaving citizens fearful of being branded “traitors” to their own race. As Guyana approaches the September 1 general and regional elections, he urged voters to reject division and embrace unity.
“The choice before us is not between one race and another. It is between regression and progress, between division and unity, between a politics of fear and hope,” Randy stated, reaffirming that the PPP/C has proven inclusive in governance and vision.
Randy’s open stance in support of the PPP/C government, while his own cousin remains aligned with APNU, underscores the deepening national debate over the role of race in politics.
